Palash Sagarkar
About Palash Sagarkar
Palash Sagarkar is a Senior Project Analyst at Summit Ridge Energy, with a background in solar project analysis and energy systems. He has previously held positions at Prism Cement Limited, FireFlower Alternative Energy, and Northeastern University, and he holds a B.Tech in Mining and Mineral Engineering and an MS in Energy Systems.
Work at Summit Ridge Energy
Palash Sagarkar has been employed at Summit Ridge Energy since 2021, serving as a Senior Project Analyst. In this role, he focuses on the analysis and management of solar energy projects. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Solar Project Analyst at the same company from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities include conducting technical assessments and financial evaluations of solar initiatives, contributing to the company's goal of expanding renewable energy solutions.
Education and Expertise
Palash Sagarkar holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mining and Mineral Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Raipur, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Energy Systems from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. His academic background is complemented by expertise in software design tools such as PVsyst, HOMER, and Helioscope, which he gained during a co-op at FireFlower Alternative Energy.
Background
Before joining Summit Ridge Energy, Palash Sagarkar accumulated diverse experience in the energy sector. He worked as a Solar Analyst at FireFlower Alternative Energy in 2018 for seven months, where he focused on solar project analysis. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Northeastern University for four months in 2019. His earlier experience includes a position at Prism Cement Limited in Satna, India, where he was employed for seven months in 2015.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Palash Sagarkar has developed a strong skill set in conducting technical and financial analysis of solar projects. He has experience in feasibility studies and has acquired knowledge in Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration with utilities. His expertise extends to creating solutions for Microgrids and Smart Grids, which are essential for modern energy systems.